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  • Title: American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease).
    Author: Rassi A, Rassi A, Marcondes de Rezende J.
    Journal: Infect Dis Clin North Am; 2012 Jun; 26(2):275-91. PubMed ID: 22632639.
    Abstract:
    Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a chronic infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, a protozoan parasite. It is transmitted to human beings mainly through the feces of infected triatomine bugs. The disease affects an estimated 8 to 10 million people in the Americas, putting them at risk of developing life-threatening cardiac and gastrointestinal complications. This article provides a brief update on the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Chagas disease.
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